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American School Portrait of a New England Banker circa 1830-1840

circa 1830-1840

$16,000
£11,967.47
€13,990.99
CA$22,618.38
A$22,723.09
CHF 13,106.89
MX$276,528.58
NOK 152,254.71
SEK 154,445.95
DKK 104,590.80

About the Item

A nicely detailed American School oil on canvas portrait of a New England manufacturer banker sitting at a desk signing bank notes with a mill in the background, unsigned, and housed in a simple molded giltwood frame. Notes on verso suggest a New England textile factory or mill, circa 1830-1840. This portrait was used as the full cover of Paper Money magazine, March/April 2008 issue (see last photo). Dimensions: 36.25 in H x 29.13 in W, actual; 37.75 in H x 30.75 in W x 1.5 in D. Ref: 14031
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1830-1840
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.75 in (95.89 cm)Width: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good condition, with minimal imperfections. Please contact us directly for a full condition report before purchasing.
  • Gallery Location:
    Milford, NH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 110861stDibs: LU931316788862

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